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Volume 12, Issue 104 October 28, 2009 Chris Tiger, Senior Pastor
To The FUMC Owasso Family - The document in this newsletter (on pages 10-13) is the rough draft for the church’s Strategic Plan, starting in 2010. Please read it, discuss it with your family and church friends, and return any comments to the church office by the end of October. The final draft will be presented on behalf of the church at the December Charge Con-ference. Initially, several church members attended preliminary planning meetings starting in 2008. This spring many members of the congregation read The Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by Bishop Robert Schnase, and the Lenten Services were de-voted to the Five Practices. This book, at the recommendation of the Conference, has formed the background for much of the format of the Plan. During Lent, several focus groups met together and compiled lists, ideas, reflections, and opportunities enjoyed by our Church. The Strategic Plan Committee members have been meeting together for many hours throughout 2009, researching, reading, synthesizing, synergizing, lis-tening to others, obtaining feedback, and putting together the document before you. Any plan, of course, is subject to change. But this document gives us an opportu-nity to think about the future of our church, its missions, our members, our history and our future, and the best ways we can promote the discipleship of Christ to our commu-nity. Thank you for your input, and please do not hesitate to contact any member of the committee for clarification or information.
Ron Foore, 2009 Strategic Plan Chair
Owasso Observer
Shalom Meal Minute
THANK YOU SO MUCH to the Pathfinders, the UMM, and the Trailblazers for our last 3 Sha-lom Meals! Coming up November 4th is J.O.Y./Faith Circle (Sloppy Joes) and November 11th is Youth (Pizza). Come join us at 5:15pm on Wednesday evenings for a stress-free dinner with
your church family!
The coordinators of the Pumpkin Patch want to thank Hope Circle for the WONDERFUL goodie bags you gave us! We really appreciate it. You are a blessing!
Among Our Family Concerns…Joys…Answered Prayers
Mike & Sara Talley requested prayers for Mike’s uncle, Jim
Stone’s whose wife, Suezan, passed away from cancer. Prayers
for comfort for him.
Marilyn & Doug Higbee’s great granddaughter, Hallie Kemp, is
in China for stem cell treatments for her underdeveloped optic
nerves. She has had four injections and is responding positively.
Prayers for continued success and a safe journey home next
week.
David & Judy Kimball’s daughter-in-law, Tray’s younger
brother died on October 23 and Tray’s father has cancer and is
undergoing treatments. Prayers for her family.
Amy Plew requested prayers for Brandon Osborn who was in-
jured from the horse accident on Hwy 169.
Ann Christie requested prayers for co-workers, Ruby & Ken.
Ruby as she deals with the return of breast cancer and for Ken as
his unemployment continues.
Brandi Foshee requested continuing prayers for a co-worker’s
son, Christian Truett, as he is improving and hopefully is off life
support.
Marilynn Wedemeyer requested prayer for friends, Ruth & Riley
Montgomery. Riley fell this week and broke his neck.
Continuing prayers for the Ken Black’s brother’s family, Charles
Black who recently passed away.
Jill Henrie requested prayer for Jerry Brunner who had brain
surgery on September 29 to remove a benign brain tumor. He is
receiving radiation treatments so the tumor won’t return. He has
been very sick from the treatments.
Jill Henrie requested prayers for Carole Finnell who is having
eye surgery in OKC on October 29. Pray for the surgery to be
smooth and for her eye to heal quickly.
Reba Hoot is having eye surgery on October 28. Prays for a suc-
cessful surgery and for quick recovery.
Wayne Gustafson requested prayers for his brother, Roger, who
was just diagnosed with Lymphoma. He is in pain, prayers for the
doctors to help.
Sheila Nixon requested prayers for a co-worker, Chris Caudle’s
father who went to the hospital with shortness of the breath and
shoulder pain.
Marilyn Fahrner is in ICU at Bailey Medical Center. She had a
colonoscopy and they inadvertently ruptured her spleen, they took
her right in for surgery to remove her spleen. After the 2nd sur-
gery they believe they were able to stop all the bleeding.
Lynette Tramell requested prayers for her son, Gage, who hurt
his collarbone while wrestling.
Henderson Roberts has the flu.
Krista Wolfe has an infection and 2 blood clots in her arm due to
the I.V. that she had while in the hospital.
Ron Deblanc was released from the hospital on October 26.
Megan Noland was in the hospital, but has been released. She
has been diagnosed with diabetes.
Memorials & Honorariums In Memory of
Chuck Black (Ken Black’s Brother) by Bob & Sue Hamm by Dave & Joan Stein Barbara Brunner by Mary Beth Retherford Carol Eddington’s Brother by Al & Dorothy Inglima Shona Echols by Wes Echols Opal Surguy by Rich & Jan Epperson by Marcia Loeffler by Jane & Clark Willingham
In Honor of Adult Bible Sunday School by Al & Dorothy Inglima Eric Peacock by Steve & Ladonna Peacock Paul & Norma Shireman by C.J. & Barbara Larsen Chris & Priscilla Tiger by Al & Dorothy Inglima
Continue to Pray for the Following.....
October 25 Jerry Carper...Holly Cinocca’s mother...Pam George’s friend’s mother...Annette Jones’ aunt’s family...Garett Jones’ grand-mother...Judy Kimball’s friend’s family...Ruth McMahan’s son-in-law’s mother...Ruthie Peacock’s daughter…Esther Sanders’ friend...Mary Ann Som-mers’ friend...Ginger Williams’ son...Debby Yeldell’s niece & husband... October 18 Karen Barton’s co-workers...Bob & Goldie Boyd’s friend...Carol Eddington’s mother...Pam George’s daughter & son-in-law...David Hardison...David Hoefer’s mother & father...Kim Lewis’ family… Susan Moreland’s sis-ter...Greg Nixon’s daughter’s friend...Paula Spencer’s brother-in-law...Roger White... October 11 Scott Bruner’s family...Holly Cinocca’s cousin...Annette Dailey’s son’s brother...Scott Davis’ friend...Lisa Harris...John Miller...Geoff Pe-tersen’s mother, Teresa Petersen’s father...Kathleen Rhodes’ mother...Sandy Schnedler’s granddaugh-ter...Bea Shaffer’s friend…Leora Simpson...Micah Tiger & family…Kent & Sandy Vice’s first grand-child and family...Sharon Woodard’s family.
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It is the afternoon of October 27th...we’re just a few short days away from our 9th Annual Pumpkin Patch coming to a close—I have to say
I’m ready for that day, although it’s been one amazing month! The weekend of October 23-25 proved to be our record setting days. In those 3 days we sold more pumpkins than we sold our entire first year—and that was without having a weekend event going on—the patch has definitely become a destination of it’s own! (However we LOVE the weekend events!) I am certain that at the end of today or tomorrow we will have sold over 30K in pumpkins and we will now receive the highest percentage available—which means we’ll have even more to give out to missions. I am shocked...If at the beginning of last week you’d of told me we’d make the 30K mark, I’d have
laughed and said something like, “It’s okay—it’s still been a great year even if we didn’t make our goal!” And yet here we are...I’m glad God
has bigger things in store than what my doubts held! So, with the month coming to an end, let me say THANK YOU and
GOD BLESS YOU to all of you who have helped in one way or another. You have once again proven to me what a great servant heart our church has. Our community has been blessed, children have been loved and we’ve had so much fun serving, we’re already thinking
about next year and our 10th Anniversary!
Again, my heart goes out to each of you for all you do! Serving with you,
Carol Cooper, Patch Coordinator
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We want to celebrate the Pumpkin Patch and all that has taken place during Octo-ber and we want to celebrate YOU, the Pumpkin Servants and all YOU’VE done for
the community and our church this month— SO, on Sunday, November 1stSunday, November 1stSunday, November 1stSunday, November 1st, let’s get together and celebrate!
Come at 6:00 PM for a potluck dinner—the meat is provided, but families of 1-2 bring one side dish and larger families bring 2 side dishes please.
We’ll look at pictures, a video and share our God Sightings for the month! Please come and join us.
With the patch coming to an end, we have ONE more event we host for our community and we need YOUR help!
We are expecting to have lots of kids and families out for our final event, so if you’re available, please bring your trunk and some candy for a fun filled evening!
• • Saturday, October 31st • • Free Hot Dogs & Hot Chocolate
• • Bring your trunks to set up at 5:30 PM (you might want a lawn chair too)
• • Trunk or Treat begins at 6:00 PM • • Glow Fest is at 7:00 PM
• • No Children Necessary to join the Fun! • • Prizes awarded for trunks and carvings!
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IMPACT Youth Ministries November Activities
Sunday’sSunday’sSunday’sSunday’s
November 1stNovember 1stNovember 1stNovember 1st
Youth Praise Team—3:00-4:00 PM Impact Youth—4:00-5:30 PM (NOTE TIME CHANGE)—Hang out Night
Stay for the Patch-Full of Thanks Dinner at 6:00 PM!
November 8thNovember 8thNovember 8thNovember 8th—Rake & Run 2:00-6:30 PM—Bring your Rakes, Gloves and Garbage Bags...we’ll go and rake up yards and
then we’ll come back and feast. Bring a FAVORITE Thanksgiving dish to share!
November 15thNovember 15thNovember 15thNovember 15th
Youth Praise Team—3:00-4:00
Jr. High Movie Night in the Movie Room— Bring a favorite snack to share—4:00-6:30 PM
Sr. High will go to John Kurt’s to learn how to make crosses—4:00-7:00 PM
November 22ndNovember 22ndNovember 22ndNovember 22nd
Youth Praise Team—3:00-4:00
Sr. High Movie Night in the Movie Room— Bring a favorite snack to share—4:00-6:30 PM
Jr. High will go to John Kurt’s to learn how to make crosses—4:00-7:00 PM
***PARENT HELP NEEDED on the 8th, 15th and 22nd***
November 29thNovember 29thNovember 29thNovember 29th—No Youth Today
Wednesday’sWednesday’sWednesday’sWednesday’s Youth Bible Studies—6:15-7:30 PM
November 4, 11 & 18
No youth on November 25.
Yarn Ministry News Our yarn ministry has been very fruitful! Several donations of yarn have been given to us and we are most grateful. A wonderful group of ladies have been very busy using that yarn as well as their own to make items. To date we have made 35 items! They include baby blankets, prayer shawls, hats, ear warmers and scarves. We'd love to have more ladies come enjoy time with us! We have yarn and patterns to share! Come join us the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11 - 1. Mona Flaherty [email protected] 918-609-6209
Mission Update - Pearl’s Hope Sarah, from FUMC Owasso’s previously sponsored family, just last week moved into her new apartment here in Tulsa. Two years and four shelters later, Sarah and her children finally have a home of their own! Amber, your newest sponsored family, enrolled as a full-time TCC student this semester. We had a fun time “back-to-school” shopping for her! We are happy to report that life seems to be moving in a positive direction for her. Debts and legal issues are slowing getting out of the way, making it possible to move foreword. With the assistance from FUMC Owasso, Pearl’s Hope has been able to provide Amber with over $3,800 of direct financial support. Amber continues to wait for a housing opening but she still has a few months more she can stay with us - if we don’t adopt her first. She’s a great girl and we are delighted to have her and her children around here to live! As always, thank you for your monthly support! Blessings, Julia McDonald Program Director Frances Willard Ministry Center/Pearl’s Hope Transitional Housing
Ever wanted to know what Bethlehem was really like the day Jesus was born? There was a census going on—people busy in the market-place—well, FUMC is going to turn into Bethlehem! This church-wide event will be held Sunday, December 6th as part of our “Hanging of the Greens” Christmas decorating time. There will be a tax collector, a census taker, many craftsmen, and even Joseph and Mary trying to find a place to stay!
This event will be fun for the entire family! Plans are being made now—one thing we know is needed is seamstresses to make Roman soldier costumes—we have the patterns already.
There will be a planning meeting this Sunday, November 1st, 1:00 - 2:00pm
to talk about this exciting new adventure! PLEASE COME! Let Corrina
Robinson know if you’d like to help! [email protected]
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Kid’s PagesKid’s PagesKid’s PagesKid’s Pages
Bible Memory Verse
Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to
preserve a numerous people. ~Genesis 50:19
November
November Unit:
Joseph in Egypt
N o W o r k s h o p n/a
Sunday School
9:40—10:45 am
November 1st 8th 15th 22nd
Wesley Castle (Drama)
5th 4th 3rd 2nd
Upper Room (Story)
K 5th 4th 3rd
MASA (Computers)
1st K 5th 4th
God’s Gym (Activity)
2nd 1st K 5th
Circle J Ranch (Arts & Crafts)
3rd 2nd 1st K
UMC 12 (Movie Room)
4th 3rd 2nd 1st
Doo Wop Diner (Cooking Room)
Room Leaders
Patrick Mackie
Ken and Melody Black
Chris Noland
Tana and David Bailey
Melissa Thibodeau
Ginger Williamson & Lou Brown
29th
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
K
Kindergarten Angie Linnell
1st Grade Sevan Roberts
2nd Grade Kris Criss
3rd Grade Candice Wilson
4th Grade Nicki Reedy
5th Grade Doug Wood
Please consider volunteering, even if you want to just “try it out” for a week or two, and not com-
mit to a long-term obligation. It really is fun to see the kids learn about God’s Word in a fun
way....if you haven’t helped out before, check out the 9:40am Sunday School - join The Journey!
November 2009
First United Methodist Church Calendar of Events * See Regularly Scheduled Weekly Events elsewhere in Newsletter*
1 1:00pm Advent Celebration Planning Meeting 6:00pm A Patch Full of Thanks Dinner
2 6:30 SPRC Meeting 7:00 All Staff Meeting
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4 5 6:00pm Feed the Rams 7:00pm Lay Leader Meeting
6 7 8:30am UMM Breakfast 10:00am UMW Dis-trict Training
22 2:00pm KFC
23 24
25 No Wednesday Activities
26 OFFICE CLOSED
27 28
8 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE! 3:00pm Finance Cmte. 4:00pm Stewardship Mtg. 6:00pm Worship Cmte.
9 Charge Conference Reports DUE TODAY! 6:30pm SPRC 7:00pm Strategic Planning Cmte.
10 9:30am UMW J.O.Y./Faith Circle
11 12 10:00am Covenant Care Meeting 11:30pm Trailblazers Luncheon 7:00pm Lay Leader Meeting
13 14 5:30pm UMW Baked Potato Dinner & Auction
15 2:00pm C2C 3:00pm Admin. Board Mtg. 4:30pm Organ Concert
16 6:30 Magalassi Scholarship Cmte. 6:30pm SPRC 7:00pm UMW Love Circle
17 6:30pm UMW Hope Circle 7:00pm UMW Exec. Board Meet-ing
18 19 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE! (early due to the holiday!)
20 21
29 United Methodist Student Day 1st Sunday of Advent
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November Birthdays
1 Jacob Dillingham
2 Eric Carlson
Kennedy Hayden
Tripp Hayden
Wendie Simmons
Pam Weibel
Tom Yeldell
3 Destyn Hutchinson
Jaiden Thompson
4 Meredith Reeve
5 Gerhart Baker
Meaghan Ennis
Joyce Plumlee
Kyle Reedy
Heidi Stark
David Tschopp
6 Kellie Barros
Drew Coker
Darlene Cole
Karen Goerlitz
Mike Haverty
Whitney Sinclair
7 Brian Parker
Shawn Parker
Ken Yount
8 Kathryn Tumleson
9 Valerie Garrett
10 Duane Magnauck
11 Melanie Johnson
Leon Kubien
Kaitlyn Schuller
12 Travis Freshour
Steven Way
13 Ashley Salerno
Stanley Smith
14 Blaine Detrick
Jon Garde
Devon Gilstrap
Adam Hardison
Stacie McCormick
15 Art Cole
Shirley Fry
Raygen Kurtz
Patrick Mackie
Sharon Michel
Skylar Nelson
John Tuttle
16 Tanner Cabrera
Connor Ward
Faye Webster
17 Betty Callicott
Michael Gould
18 Gene Eddleman
Chloe Hall
Harold Lee
19 Dean Broyles
Adriene Mangrum
Janet Mater
Emily Parks
Nicole Ramirez
20 Donna Haverty
Gary Paup
Clayton Randolph
Kristy Warren
21 Christopher Felts
Jonathan Nixon
Sandy Schnedler
Tina Unruh
Holly Worden
23 Mitsi Andrews
Steven Begemann
Peggy Burks
23 Kimberly Burrus
Dana McConnell
Kristin Shinn
24 Gay Cowles
Andrew Downing
Stephanie England
Chris Garrett
Thomas Kanauss
Hunter McConnell
Emma Jane White
Olivia Whitsett
25 Ethan Foshee
Pat Kindy
Sue Swanner
26 Susan Cox
Leah Davidson
Barbie DeMoss
Ashlee Trammel
27 Kelly Hoefer
JoAnn Jordan
28 David Smylie
29 Alex McAlpin
Robert Storts
30 Todd Featherston
Beth Foshee
Gayla Hanson
November Anniversaries
1 Ed & Becky Kirby
4 Michael & Corrina
Robinson
6 Jay & Lindsey
Schnoebelen
7 Larry & Nancy Morgan
8 David & Jennifer
Smith
9 Bryan & Shannon Ennis
Gene & Donna Etchison
13 Mike & Karen Barros
15 Dale & Sharon Boyd
17 Wes & Patti Fry
19 Paul & Angie Barnes
20 Gary & Tharon Paup
Scott & Tammi Sinclair
21 Harold & Joyce Lee
24 Rick & Debbie
Blosser
Kim & Audrey Reeve
25 David & Debbie
Hardison
Mike & Sharon Michel
Dayton & Grace Moats
Willie & Cynthia Tramell
27 Steve & Kris Lee
29 Cecil & Dorothy
Wilkinson
NOTE: Due to space
and time restraints, the
calendar and events were
printed within the news-
letter. If you could like
the usual separate sheet
with the calendar,
birthdays &
anniversaries, see the
Sonshine Desk for a
copy. Thanks for your
patience!
First United Methodist Church
Of Owasso, Oklahoma
Strategic Plan (Draft—October 2009) Page 1 of 4
Members of the Strategic Plan Committee Bert Abla, Jim Cinocca, Carol Cooper, Ron Foore (Chair), Joe Bill George, Marilyn Hinkle, Al Inglima, Corrina Robinson, Nancy Youngs, Brenda Ramirez, Rev. Chris Tiger
Vision StatementVision StatementVision StatementVision Statement The First United Methodist Church of Owasso is committed to God’s great commission:
to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. We will present Christ to our community so we
can all find spiritual, emotional, social and physical wholeness. Our leaders and mem-
bers will clearly, effectively and visibly communicate a Christ-centered life.
Mission StatementMission StatementMission StatementMission Statement In order to achieve this vision, our mission will be to:
~ Pray, invite, visit, inform and be involved in the task of evangelism
~ Respond to local mission opportunities
~ Support ministries of the United Methodist Church which lead us beyond our local
community
~ Provide and maintain professional ministerial and administrative staff, supported by
volunteers
~ Design programs to meet the needs and desires of our community
~ Provide adequate facilities to accommodate the ministries of the church
~ Enhance our internal and external communications, providing information in a clear
and timely manner
We will know our vision and mission are being fulfilled when our community knows who we are, where we are, why we are here, and when people are led to Christ. To this end, we are committed to becoming a fruitful congregation as defined in the book, The Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by Bishop Robert Schnase. These include: The Practice of Radical Hospitality – our church promotes the active desire to invite, welcome, receive, and care for those who are strangers that they may find a spiritual home.
First United Methodist Church
Of Owasso, Oklahoma
Strategic Plan (Draft—October 2009) Page 2 of 4
The Practice of Passionate Worship – our church draws people to God through worship by deepening our understandings and relationships with Christ, and transforming our lives as disciples while growing in the image of Christ. The Practice of Intentional Faith Development – our church offers quality learning experiences that help people understand Scripture, faith, and life in the supportive nurture of caring relationships. The Practice of Risk-Taking Mission and Service – our church focuses on ser-vant opportunities that make a positive difference in the lives of others for the purposes of Christ. The Practice of Extravagant Generosity – our church promotes generosity to make a positive difference for the purposes of Christ and to align our lives with God’s Will.
Strategy To Assist Us On Our Journey Strategy To Assist Us On Our Journey Strategy To Assist Us On Our Journey Strategy To Assist Us On Our Journey
To Becoming A Fruitful CongregationTo Becoming A Fruitful CongregationTo Becoming A Fruitful CongregationTo Becoming A Fruitful Congregation The Practice of Radical Hospitality Objective A – Improve Signage • Creating internal signage throughout our church (Target: 2010) • Creating external signage around our church property (Target: 2011) • Purchasing and maintaining an “LED” main sign in front of our church at 106th Street (Target: 2012)
Objective B – Provide A More Welcoming Environment • Initiate a program to formalize the greeting process by training greeters (Target: 2010)
• Increase the number and diversity of greeters (Target: 2010) • Create an active “tour guide” process for visitors (Target: 2010) • Create an “information center” to assist visitors on Sunday mornings (Target: 2010)
First United Methodist Church
Of Owasso, Oklahoma
Strategic Plan (Draft—October 2009) Page 3 of 4
The Practice of Passionate Worship Objective: Foster a commitment To A Sincere And Evangelical Worship Experience For Members Of All Ages That Ministers To Our Hearts, Minds, and Spirit. • We have an increased expectation that every child, youth and adult will have a worship experience on Sunday Morning. (Target: we will know this has been met when there is an increase in numbers in 2010)
• Expand the use of a participatory worship style of responsive services that appeals to all of the senses. (Target: to incorporate this style at least four times a year in Sunday morning services, starting with 2010)
• We will create an environment of worship that invites children and youth to attend Sunday Morning Worship services. (Target: we will know this is occurring when we see an increase in the attendance of youth and children at services in 2010)
The Practice of Intentional Faith Development Objective: Offer quality learning experiences that help people understand Scripture, faith, and life in the supportive nurture of caring relationships. • To get 6-10 of our members involved with the Emmaus Walk (Target: 2010) • Create Personal Intercessory Teams (P.I.T.) for staff and/or members (Target: 2010) • P.I.T. Crews are teams of people who pray daily and are on-call to pray for a staff per-son or a specific person in need.
• To hold a Prayer Workshop at our church (Target: 2010) • We have an increased expectation that every child, youth and adult will have a learning experience on Sunday Morning. (Target: we will know this has been met when there is an increase in numbers in 2010)
• We want to expand our learning experiences beyond Sunday Mornings by offering more short term classes and studies. (Target: 2010)
The Practice of Risk-Taking Mission and Service Objective: focus on servant opportunities that make a positive difference in the lives of others for the purposes of Christ. • At least once a quarter, host an “open table” meal for the Owasso community for those in need (Target: 2010)
• Initiate a training program for staff and volunteers pertaining to the creation of an en-hanced ministry for special needs children to assist them in transitioning into church classes (Target: 2010)
First United Methodist Church
Of Owasso, Oklahoma
Strategic Plan (Draft—October 2009) Page 4 of 4
The Practice of Risk-Taking Mission and Service, continued…. • Hold E.R.T. (Early Response Teams) training for church members in prepara-tion for service to our community and region in time of need (Target: 2010)
• Form and send a Volunteer in Mission (VIM) team from our church. (Target:2010)
The Practice of Extravagant Generosity Objective: promote generosity to make a positive difference for the purposes of Christ and to align our lives with God’s Will. • Personal Finance classes to be offered several times a year. (Target: 2010) • Encourage the use of offering envelopes, coin folders and offering boxes for children, youth and adults. (Target: 2010)
• Advocate percentage giving that leads to a tithe or beyond. (Target: 2010 +) • Educate our congregation about church finances. (Target: 2010) • Bulletin Boards, newsletters, etc.
Explore and Discern our Unique Opportunities
• We are willing and open to being an Anchor Church for a new church start within Owasso or neighboring communities when the opportunity presents it-self. (Target 2010 +)
• Define Phase III of our building process to include a dedicated Sanctuary along with additional space as determined by the Building Committee. (Target 2012 +)
• Purchase a new Parsonage within the next 3-5 years that is in close proximity to our church building. (Target 2012 +)
• Embrace our neighbors and the diversity they bring to include: vocational, college and elementary students, single and multi-family developments and business community. (see insert) (Target 2010)
• Create a Mission Market within our church facility to include books, gifts, coffee and more to benefit Missions we support. (Target 2010)
• Develop a plan for the Shona Echols Memorial Playground for elementary age students on our church grounds. (Target 2010)
If you have any questions, additions or suggestions for the
Strategic Plan Committee, please contact the church office @ [email protected] or call 272-5731.
Acolyte Corner 8:20am 11:00am
November 1 Meredith Proctor Paige Condren Megan Noland Brendan Pearce November 8 Seth Black Grant Mackie Sam Mackie
Trailblazers News Please plan to join us for fun, food and fellowship on Thursday, November 12th at 11:30am, for our monthly potluck luncheon. Share with us your favorite main dish or dessert.
We are very fortunate to have Jennifer Kirby, Director at our “Owasso Community Center”
Since March of 2009, Jennifer has headed-up the Senior Life project there!
Jennifer was born and raised in Australia before meeting and marrying the love of her life. Come hear that story, her story of becoming the new director at the Community Center, and what her plans are for the seniors there. “My philosophy is that I want seniors always to have their dignity, and to do the things that they want to do, not to have a program that’s designed by people who are not their age, but that they are the key in deciding what they want to do.” (Reports Jennifer). There is a grow-ing array of programs available to seniors at the center. One service that is offered there every year is income tax preparation, and his headed-up by our very own Paul Shireman. Paul will be at our luncheon to tell us about this program, and possibly answer questions you may have about filing your taxes next year. We hope you can join us in supporting the wonderful people that work so hard in our community to bring us (the senior citizens) a more comfortable way of life.
To all our volunteers that make our church work...there are so many of you that work in so many different ways...THANK YOU so much for your service. You are the heart of the church!
A Note From Our Financial Secretary Designating Your Gifts to First United Methodist Church
Many of you have asked how best to indicate on your contribution checks when you give your offering. Although there are many ministries of the church to which you can give, we have two main funds: General Fund (GF) and Bond Retirement Fund (BR). You may write one check for all if you like--just designate how much to which fund in the memo section of the check. You may also give cash in an offering envelope. There are places on the envelope to designate your giving. We send contribution statements quarterly. You may make any changes to them by calling Bethany Wood, our financial secretary, at the church office. Whether you pay bills online, give in the plate, or just drop your gifts in the mail, we thank you for your support of the church finances.
Coming Up!
Help Feed The RAMS
On Thursday, November 5th at 6:00 p.m., Owasso FUMC will be serving a dinner to
the Owasso RAMS 10th through 12th grade football players and their coaches. This
will be a fun time for all as we celebrate the RAMS season. We are currently in the
planning stages of this event and we are in need of a coordinator! We also need volun-
teers to help prepare, serve and cleanup after the meal. We are expecting to serve
around 140 young men. We will be showing our support for the RAMS so if you have a
RAMS shirt please wear it to the dinner. The RAMS colors are red, white and black if
you don’t have a RAMS shirt.
There are many ways to help - preparing the meal, setup the
Worship center, serving, cleanup dishes, cleanup the Worship
Center, bringing dessert, or making a monetary donation. Please
let the church office if you’d like to help!
United Methodist Women
Baked Potato Dinner and Auction
For Missions
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Dinner 5:30pm
Auction 6:30pm
The Untied Methodist Women’s Baked Potato Dinner and Auction for Missions is on Saturday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m. The Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and the Auction will start at 6:30 p.m. The proceeds from the dinner and auction support local missions in our area. Come out for a fun evening of Food & Entertainment. There will be lots of hand crafted and one of a kind items! Bring those Christmas lists and support the work of these great missions. If you would like to help support the UMW with a handcrafted item or baked good to be sold at the auction or craft/bake sale please bring items to the church on Friday, November 13, between 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. or Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – noon or after 3:00 p.m.
Advent Celebration - “A Night in Bethlehem” - December 6th
We will have a planning meeting this Sunday, November 1st, at 1:00pm PLEASE COME! This will be so much
fun!
First United Methodist Church 13800 E. 106th St N Owasso, Oklahoma 74055 Office: (918) 272-5731 Fax: (918) 272-2451
Main Church E-Mail: [email protected]
Communications Secretary: [email protected] Audio Ministry: [email protected] Video Ministry: [email protected]
Website: www.fumcowasso.org
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Bishop........................................................Robert Hayes District Superintendent............................Maurice Major Senior Pastor.................................................Chris Tiger Associate Pastor......................................Taud Boatman Administrative Secretary......................Susan Moreland Financial Secretary.................................Bethany Wood Communications Secretary/Editor........... Melody Black Youth Director...........................................Carol Cooper Assistant Youth Director........................Mike Robinson Dir. Of Children’s Ministry................Corrina Robinson Dir. Of Music Ministries.....................Charlotte Blakely Organist...............................................Scott Davis, R.N. Nursery Director......................................Jennifer Smith Custodians......................David, Kelly & Garrett Hoefer
Wednesday
5:15pm Shalom Meal (Chapel) 6:00pm Friendship Bible Studies (127/129) 6:00pm Must See Movies (UMW 12) 6:00pm Freed-Up Financial Living (121) 6:00pm Bible Time Quiz Kids (2nd-5th grades) (Gym) 6:00pm Littlest Lambs (Preschool-1st grade) (130) 6:00pm Praise Team Practice (Worship Center) 6:15pm Youth Study “Healing Life’s Hurts” (Great Room) 6:15pm Youth Study “The Shack” (Lodge) 7:00pm Adult Choir Practice (Chapel) 7:00pm Adult Study “The Shack” (101) 7:30pm Men’s 12-Step Study (122)
Thursday
11:30am Trailblazers Luncheon (2nd Thursday) 5:45pm Men of Bronze Handbell Choir Practice 6:30pm Believers Bell Choir Practice
Saturday
8:30am UMM Breakfast (121) (1st Saturday)
Regularly Scheduled Events See your Sunday bulletin for any updates/changes.
Sunday 8:20; 9:40 & 11:00am Worship Services (WC) 9:20am Fellowship Time in Narthex 9:40 & 11:00am Sunday School 11:00am Youth Impact Worship (Upstairs) 12:30pm Youth Praise Band Practice (Great Room) 12:30pm UMW Peace Circle (1st Sunday of the month)
4:00pm Jr. High Youth (Upstairs) 4:00pm Sr. Youth (Upstairs) 7:00pm Celebrate Recovery (Chapel, 127/129)
Monday
7:00pm Love Circle (121) (3rd Monday)
Tuesday 9:30am JOY/Faith Circle (121) (2nd Tuesday) 11:00am Yarn Ministry (101) (2nd and 4th Tuesdays) 6:30pm Hope Circle (121/123) (3rd Tuesday)
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C2C (Connect-to-Christ) and KFC (Kids for Christ) groups will meet in November - see calendar inside!